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A I OVOI A TR A |)l I I ()\ s] N ( l 19:3 • lOR A C, R I \I 1 K I() V() I. A" THE MAROON VOL 85, NO. 15 WWW.LOYOLAMAROON.COM FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2007 Second chance to pass By MAGGIE CALMES THE MAROON Policy allows for Katrina stress Some Loyola students whose grades fell after returning to post- Katrina New Orleans are getting a second chance under Loyola's new repeat and delete policy. The policy allows students to retake classes they failed during the Spring 1 and II semesters. If the student passes the class this time around, the effects of the failing grade will be removed from the student's transcripts, though the prior grade will still appear with the notation "Repeat — Excluded from GPA" Students will be able to retake courses for the next four years. The Administrative Council of Deans approved the policy soon after students returned from the Katrina semester; students were able to begin Kent State courting Harris By DANIEL MONTEVERDE EDITOR IN CHIEF Kent State University is looking for a provost, and depending on who they hire, Loyola could be on the hunt for one in the coming months as well. Provost Walter Harris is one of four candidates in the running for the Ohio university's position. According to Harris, he's not actively looking for a new job but said he was nominated as a candidate. Still being considered this late in the search is something he's excited about, he said, adding he still continues "to be very excited about Loyola."' If he is selected, Harris said he's not yet sure he'd accept the job. "11l Walter Harris In his fourth year at Loyola Graduation stirs debate By KATHY MARTINEZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER Location change angers some seniors, students The administration's decision to move graduation ceremonies for the class of 2007 off campus to the New Orleans Arena has sparked opposition from some Loyola students. The Jan. 18 announcement from the Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J., university president, said the location change had been made in order to prepare for possible inclement weather. In response to this student disapproval,disapproval, the Student Government Association welcomed discussion on the issue during their meeting held in the Audubon Room Tuesday afternoon. Students have also used the TYLER KAUFMAN / THE MAROON Members of the Student Government Association discuss with studenfs the recent decision to move graduation ceremonies off campus on Tuesday in the Audubon Room at the SGA meeting. 'Kissing bugs' are not so sweet Professor identifies rare human case of parasite infection By TARA TEMPLETON SENIOR STAFF WRITER A kissing bug has brought a Loyola professor international attention. Patricia Dorn, biology professor; Dawn Wesson, of Tulane University Health Sciences Center and Leon Perniciaro, biology senior, have identified a human case of Chagas disease. The discovery was the first case in Louisiana of the insect-transmitted Chagas parasite in a human. It is the first case recorded in the state and only the sixth case ever recorded in the United States. The Louisiana identification was made by Dorn and her colleagues after Wesson called about the possible case last summer.Dorn said she was contacted because of her considerable work on Chagas and 16 years of work with the parasite. Dorn has also worked on the genetics of the kissing bug and helped develop blood tests for the parasite. Dorn said the discovery has received attention from colleagues and news services all over the world. "I received e-mails from colleagues in Spain and Argentina." The story was picked up by media in Germany, Romania and by India News, as well as many U.S. news outlets, including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate, Dorn said. Chagas disease causes heart disease. The infection occurs when a kissing bug bites a person to obtain its blood meal. The bug defecates while eating and then leaves. The parasite is introduced to the body when a person scratches the bite and usually pushes the feces into the wound. Other possible ways of introduction include through the eyes, nose or mouth. Eleven to 14 million people are infected with Chagas and about 50,000 die every year from its complications. TOM MACOM / THE MAROON The kissing bug, found to be a carrier of the Chagas parasite, is at the center of biology professor Patricia Dorn's research. see REPEAT, page 3 see GRADUATION, page 12 see PROVOST, page 12 see BUG, page 3 MAROON DIRECTORY; CALENDAR, page 2 | SPORTS, page 4 | LIFE & TIMES, page 6 | EDITORIAL, page 10 | NEWS TIPS: 865-3535 CORRECTION: Nicholas Albanese's name was misspelled in the story 'The high price of knowledge.' Kaitlin Ketchum's name was misspelled in the story 'New group makes the literary scene: Tara Templeton's name was misspelled in her byline. We at The Maroon regret these mistakes. m SPORTS iWj * You're welcome, Chicago 1 jT'|, Former Loyola coach father of . modern offense page 8

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A I OVOI A TR A |)l I I ()\ s] N ( l 19:3 • lOR A C, R I \I 1 K I() V() I. A" THE MAROON VOL 85, NO. 15 WWW.LOYOLAMAROON.COM FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2007 Second chance to pass By MAGGIE CALMES THE MAROON Policy allows for Katrina stress Some Loyola students whose grades fell after returning to post- Katrina New Orleans are getting a second chance under Loyola's new repeat and delete policy. The policy allows students to retake classes they failed during the Spring 1 and II semesters. If the student passes the class this time around, the effects of the failing grade will be removed from the student's transcripts, though the prior grade will still appear with the notation "Repeat — Excluded from GPA" Students will be able to retake courses for the next four years. The Administrative Council of Deans approved the policy soon after students returned from the Katrina semester; students were able to begin Kent State courting Harris By DANIEL MONTEVERDE EDITOR IN CHIEF Kent State University is looking for a provost, and depending on who they hire, Loyola could be on the hunt for one in the coming months as well. Provost Walter Harris is one of four candidates in the running for the Ohio university's position. According to Harris, he's not actively looking for a new job but said he was nominated as a candidate. Still being considered this late in the search is something he's excited about, he said, adding he still continues "to be very excited about Loyola."' If he is selected, Harris said he's not yet sure he'd accept the job. "11l Walter Harris In his fourth year at Loyola Graduation stirs debate By KATHY MARTINEZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER Location change angers some seniors, students The administration's decision to move graduation ceremonies for the class of 2007 off campus to the New Orleans Arena has sparked opposition from some Loyola students. The Jan. 18 announcement from the Rev. Kevin Wildes, S.J., university president, said the location change had been made in order to prepare for possible inclement weather. In response to this student disapproval,disapproval, the Student Government Association welcomed discussion on the issue during their meeting held in the Audubon Room Tuesday afternoon. Students have also used the TYLER KAUFMAN / THE MAROON Members of the Student Government Association discuss with studenfs the recent decision to move graduation ceremonies off campus on Tuesday in the Audubon Room at the SGA meeting. 'Kissing bugs' are not so sweet Professor identifies rare human case of parasite infection By TARA TEMPLETON SENIOR STAFF WRITER A kissing bug has brought a Loyola professor international attention. Patricia Dorn, biology professor; Dawn Wesson, of Tulane University Health Sciences Center and Leon Perniciaro, biology senior, have identified a human case of Chagas disease. The discovery was the first case in Louisiana of the insect-transmitted Chagas parasite in a human. It is the first case recorded in the state and only the sixth case ever recorded in the United States. The Louisiana identification was made by Dorn and her colleagues after Wesson called about the possible case last summer.Dorn said she was contacted because of her considerable work on Chagas and 16 years of work with the parasite. Dorn has also worked on the genetics of the kissing bug and helped develop blood tests for the parasite. Dorn said the discovery has received attention from colleagues and news services all over the world. "I received e-mails from colleagues in Spain and Argentina." The story was picked up by media in Germany, Romania and by India News, as well as many U.S. news outlets, including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate, Dorn said. Chagas disease causes heart disease. The infection occurs when a kissing bug bites a person to obtain its blood meal. The bug defecates while eating and then leaves. The parasite is introduced to the body when a person scratches the bite and usually pushes the feces into the wound. Other possible ways of introduction include through the eyes, nose or mouth. Eleven to 14 million people are infected with Chagas and about 50,000 die every year from its complications. TOM MACOM / THE MAROON The kissing bug, found to be a carrier of the Chagas parasite, is at the center of biology professor Patricia Dorn's research. see REPEAT, page 3 see GRADUATION, page 12 see PROVOST, page 12 see BUG, page 3 MAROON DIRECTORY; CALENDAR, page 2 | SPORTS, page 4 | LIFE & TIMES, page 6 | EDITORIAL, page 10 | NEWS TIPS: 865-3535 CORRECTION: Nicholas Albanese's name was misspelled in the story 'The high price of knowledge.' Kaitlin Ketchum's name was misspelled in the story 'New group makes the literary scene: Tara Templeton's name was misspelled in her byline. We at The Maroon regret these mistakes. m SPORTS iWj * You're welcome, Chicago 1 jT'|, Former Loyola coach father of . modern offense page 8